Self Defense Family "Have You Considered Punk Music" Business Card Amongst the legions of beatdown

Amongst the legions of beatdown bands and rehashed youth crew outfits that plague the European hardcore scene

fundamental needs through music

As Dan Phillips' previous band Slowride (moderately well known in punk and "emo" circles for their pummeling onslaught and lyrical wit) dissolved

Together they created an astonishing and hypnotical soundscape and atmosphere on their first full length LP

haling from Philadelphia

Self Defense Family "Have You Considered Punk Music" Business Card Amongst the legions of beatdownEuropean customers order here. With over thirty releases under their name, Self Defense Family continues to become increasingly more like an actual extended family. The band maintains its revolving door policy of members, with a consistent group of players at its core and a larger collection of musicians filtering in and out based on availability and need. This collective like format allows for the bands productive output to go on unhindered and